nb08
Key Data
The fifth Formula Student race car of the TU Munich – the nb08 – was presented to the public on May 29, 2008.
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Maximum speed in km/h
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Acceleration from 0-100km/h
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Motor
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- 599cc motorcycle engine from Kawasaki ZX6R year 2007
- Power approx. 70KW at 12.000rpm
- torque: approx. 62Nm at 10.000U/min
- In-house developed engine management system of the newest generation
- Modified dry sump lubrication
- CFD optimized symmetric CFK airbox
Chassis
- CFRP prepreg monocoque
- Weight of chassis including mainhoop 20 kg
- Layer setup determined in anisotropic finite element analysis
- Torsional stiffness of 7400 Nm/deg
- Fulfills demanding expectations in safety aspects by the use of energy absorbing Rohacell® elements
Suspension
- Double wishbone wheel suspension
- Carbon fiber A-Arms with aluminum wheel carriers
- Two-piece wheelpackage with stiffness-optimized internal geometry
- Cane Creek double barrel shocks adjustable in rebound and compression
- Kinematic points precisely positioned by reworking the MC
- In-house designed and manufactured CFRP rims (only 1.5kg per rim)
- Brake discs made of carbon-ceramics
- Sequential 6-speed motorcycle transmission with electric gearshift
- Chain drive
- Hydraulic clutch actuation
- In-house designed and manufactured CFRP drive shafts
Season Recap nb08
Competitions
Formula Student Germany 2008
4. Place in the Engineering Design